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Meta is charging users extra to access features on Ray-Ban smart glasses that were previously free, including an offline capability stored directly on the device. The move has sparked criticism for paywalling functionality customers already own, while raising questions about whether competitors like Apple will follow suit.
what's happening
·Meta imposing rate limits and soft paywall on Ray-Ban smart glasses built-in features
·Offline functionality locked behind paywall despite being processed on-device, not in cloud
·Accessibility features getting paywalled raises concerns for future smart glasses market
·YouTube creators bypassing broadcaster paywalls with live World Cup coverage
drawn from BBC, The Verge, Lifehacker, 9to5Mac · updated 10h ago